Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

WATER LANE, IP30 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, IP30 0DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

188

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP30 0DU combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP30 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Water Lane, 0.9km from Little Welnetham in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Horringer ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP30, IP30 0DU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP30 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00153551 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP30 0DU. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 565,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP30 0DU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School

Inadequate79 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hennessey Home & Garden Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thurston6.4 km
  • Bury St Edmunds7.2 km
  • Elmswell10.9 km